Meet Jasmine Gibson of Charlotte

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jasmine Gibson.

Hi Jasmine, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
The earliest memory I have of making music is being 12 years old and starting a “rap group” with my cousin that we elegantly named “Hood Cartoons”. It initially started as a joke, that turned into a desire to prove ourselves to my older cousins, that eventually took on a butterfly effect and became one of the most sacred gifts I believe God’s revealed to me over the years.

Shortly after starting my cousin, Ryan was shot and killed. I witnessed my family mourn and struggle to process what happened. In an attempt to make sense of life and death, and also to commend his mother’s unmoving strength and faith in God I wrote my first “real” rap/poem “3 Piece R.I.P.”

That spoken word piece opened up so many opportunities for me and still today is the motivation behind most of my art; To shine a light of transparency and open dialogue on areas of darkness that we all feel in hopes to make sense of things.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Definitely not!

Last year I turned the big 3-0 which is a marker that I set in my mind to have everything “figured out”. Being a creative is my most long standing dream. It’s the thing that no matter what trades I’ve transitioned into I always come back to.

I’ve experienced seasons of writers block, and the shame of going back on my decision to cope with that being a “rapper” was just something not in the stars for me. I’ve struggled with crossroad decisions in relationships and work/creative life balance. My own mental health and journey in my faith. This craft has carried me through deaths that I couldn’t understand, faith that seemed to constantly take on new revelations, jobs that I outgrew (and that outgrew me) and break ups that felt like a part of my identity died.

The road for sure hasn’t been smooth but it’s been fruitful. Now, I have an understanding that my dream was never to be a rapper. It’s always been to be heard and express myself in my truest form without interruption.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I like the question “What sets me apart from others” so much

I like to believe that those little “quirks” that we all have are the things God uses, that if embraced become the foundation of what make us unique and irreplaceable.

Every sense a child I’ve been inquisitive to the point that I tend to always settle into the middle ground. In some areas of life it doesn’t serve me. But I believe the grey area is where creativity thrives.

I believe what sets me apart is my strong convictions that I don’t hide in my music, but my ability to also see all sides of the story and take time to dig deep into myself and be vulnerable enough to document even the parts of my journey, or personality that may have contradictions. I truly believe that’s what my genre of music lacks at the moment.

What does success mean to you?
I’ve redefined this answer many times over the years. My current answer is this –

Sucess is alignment.

It’s not when the numbers match up with the energy I’ve placed in my work. Its when I write a piece and perform it in front of small rooms and I look over and see a woman double my age with tears in her eyes. It’s when I get a call from my dad, my mom or even my grandmother telling me they love a piece of work I was afraid to release. It’s when I can let go of fear and release something into the world that honors all parts of myself.

When I anchor my success on those moments I find myself living in a state of success. In all moments I won’t feel at the top of the mountain. But if I can be still and present in those moments that my work is accepted I believe I plant treasures in my future to live a life that my work can have longevity over quick thrills. And that requires every part of my being being aligned to what I’m called to do right now – without an attachment to the outcome.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/LadyScribe
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyscribemusic/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@scribetherapper
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6aJ0QzDfqAIzXjKLKhY9s5?si=TWQ0lw0WSBKM5rWmBWSA3g